Rappahannock River at Remington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 30.0 ft on Oct 16, 1942 (historic crest)
- 29.2 ft on Apr 26, 1937 (historic crest)
- 26.7 ft on Jun 2, 1889 (historic crest)
- 24.8 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | The Friends of the Rappahannock recommend that river levels greater than this are unsafe for recreational use. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | The left bank of the river begins to overflow near Remington. |
| 10.0 ft | Farmland south of Remington begins to flood. |
| 12.0 ft | Due to backwater effects on Tin Pot Run, water may begin to cover portions of Tin Pot Run Road and Sumerduck Road near Remington. |
| 14.0 ft | Water reaches the top of the boat ramp at Kellys Ford. |
| 15.0 ft | Tin Pot Run Road and Sumerduck Road near Remington are flooded. |
| 18.0 ft | Water approaches homes south of Remington and covers the parking area at the Kellys Ford boat ramp. |
| 20.0 ft | A few homes south of Remington are flooded along with adjacent roads. |
| 25.0 ft | Portions of downtown Remington, near the railroad tracks, begin to flood. Once water breaches the railroad tracks, major flooding begins in portions of the city. Kellys Ford Road begins to flood on the Culpeper County side of the river. |
| 33.0 ft | Water reaches the bridge over the Rappahannock on James Madison Street. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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